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Ponca City – FREE OKTF/HOF Tennis Clinic

by Ponca City Now
The Oklahoma Tennis Foundation and Oklahoma Tennis Hall of Fame are hosting a free tennis clinic on Thursday, June 5th, 2025, at the Wally Smith Tennis Center, located at 800-898 N 7th Street, Ponca City. The clinic will run from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., with lunch provided and participant pick-up at 11:30 a.m. This event... Read More.

PONCA CITY PARKS CLOSING HOURS

by Ponca City Now
In December, the City of Ponca City adopted an ordinance which outlines closing hours for all city parks. That ordinance is now in effect. Please be mindful of these times, and how they are different for each location, and understand that any violation of these closing hours may result in a fine. If you... Read More.
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Gene Haas Foundation Awards $18,000 to Pioneer Tech Precision Machining Program

by Ponca City Now
Ponca City, OK -The Gene Haas Foundation has awarded an $18,000 grant to Pioneer Technology Center’s (PTC) Precision Machining program. This generous contribution will support student scholarships, industry competitions, and the continued development of workforce skills in CNC machining. The Gene Haas Foundation is dedicated to promoting education in manufacturing technologies, specifically Computer Numerical Control... Read More.

Legislature overrides nearly 50 bills Governor Stitt vetoed this session

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma 60th Legislature adjourned its regular session on Friday, with an eventful final 24 hours. The legislature voted to override nearly 50 bills on Thursday, which is a large chunk of the bills Governor Stitt vetoed this session. A vetoed bill needed a two-thirds vote the veto from each chamber in... Read More.
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Service Animal Protection Bill Becomes Law

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 1178 became law after Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, successfully led an override of the governor’s veto. The bill strengthens Oklahoma’s laws regarding service animals, ensuring greater protection for individuals with disabilities. The new law clarifies that only animals trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities qualify as... Read More.

Volunteers step up to assure ‘No Veteran Dies Alone’

by By VA Public Affairs Specialist, David Walter
Frank Steffel estimates he has sat with some 40 dying Veterans. But these weren’t on the battlefield or at the scene of tragic accidents. Instead, he was at their bedside, in the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, providing comfort and solace as part of the “No Veteran Dies Alone” volunteer program. “It’s definitely touching,” he said,... Read More.
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States are rolling out red carpets for data centers, but some lawmakers are pushing back

by The Associated Press
By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The explosive growth of the data centers needed to power America's fast-rising demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing platforms has spurred states to dangle incentives in hopes of landing an economic bonanza, but it's also eliciting pushback from lawmakers and communities. Activity in state legislatures —... Read More.

Inmates clear tornado damage to free Oklahoma family stuck for over a week

by The Associated Press
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — A work crew of incarcerated people cleared the way for a woman and her three children to finally leave their rural Oklahoma property more than a week after a tornado caused widespread damage, state officials said. The crew was still at work on Friday after clearing numerous downed trees on Tuesday... Read More.
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